Testimonials

"Brilliant course with a fantastic tutor with excellent company in a supportive environment. I've a feeling people will be hearing a lot more from me in future!" Tony

"Amazing Thanks for the encouragement to explore our voices" Margaret

"Wonderful and creative. I have really learnt so much and you have been really inspiring. I would love to attend another course or workshop again with you. Thanks xx" Ali

Ukulele"I can honestly say it has been an invaluable experience for me learning the ukulele. I have always enjoyed singing, but found learning a musical instrument challenging. You have made it fun and accessible, whilst also pushing us to do things we didn't think we could do! It has been a welcome break from the humdrum of life and my other worries and has given me a positive focus at a difficult time. And I have met such a lovely bunch of people too! Thank you so much. See you for the next course!"

My 13 daughter Lola started ukulele with Surya last year and has made fast progress and absolutely loves her lessons and playing. She has achieved distinctions in her grade exams and that is of course in no small part down to the tutoring she receives weekly from Surya.Lola also performs in extracurricular concerts and ukulele evenings, that Surya organises all of which are entertaining and great fun.Surya is a committed and motivational music teacher, I would recommend her highly."

Piano"You have been a wonderful teacher to Ruby and Jake. They now have a love of music which I believe comes in part from you. We will miss you and your lessons. Hope to stay in touch" Mum to 2 children with very different special needs.

Vital Voices Music Group“Before you know it, the group is producing a marvellous sound. And you don't have to know anything about music.” Pam, a singer in the group

“You are a truly wonderful teacher and inspire great confidence in people like myself. I never thought I could sing and now I am thinking of joining a singing group.” Lynda Daroga, Community Fundraising Manager at Shooting Star Chase Children's Hospice Care

“Surya, you're an inspirational leader. I think the difference is that you're genuinely involved - sharing things rather than 'teaching', which is great. Good luck!!”Shelia

Workshops"I just wanted to say Thank you for a great workshop today! I’m so glad I took part in the songrwriting workshop with you and Elaine."Olivia

“Delightful, inspiring, magical..and well done.” Stewart

"Surya put us all at ease, combined interesting background information with practical work. The session was varied and allowed a lot of freedom of expression, as well as drawing the group together as a whole. I LOVED the chance to make a noise" Stefan Freedman, Musician,Author and Dance Teacher www.worldance.org

''Thank you for your brilliant fun and fun workshops. I very much enjoyed the one I came to. Lots of resources and good structure yet sense of play and freedom and your humour to keep it all light'.

“It was an inspiration - I must admit I had no idea what to expect, and was a bit daunted at first - but as soon as I got into the workshops, and got talking to other like minded people, it was brilliant! I loved Linda's scratch choir singing - I'd never done anything like that before & I found it quite uplifting, also enjoyed singing "Fever" in your workshop.”Sue

''I really enjoyed the Creative Music Weekend as it was such an amazing experience for me and also to be around such creative spirits in a safe and nurturing space'. Jackie

“Thanks again for organising such a great weekend... it couldn't have been better as far as I'm concerned. As someone said, it was like 'coming home.' As well as being creative and inspirational, it was also somehow healing too! Really hope there's another one soon.”Graham

​Yoga“Though I don't normally suffer from high blood pressure, when the doctor takes a reading, it shoots way up. Using Yoga breathing techniques taught to me by Surya, I now always have completely normal blood pressure when the doctor takes it. Thanks!”

“I have chronic lower back pain from dehydrated discs in my lumbar spine and cannot stand for more than a few minutes at a time. Surya's Restorative Yoga helps me feel balanced and eases the tightness in my lower back. I feel as though I could stand for hours!”Judith